Preschools or Early Childhood Education Facilities - In case of an emergency, a daycare's group size may be increased.
In Notfällen, a kindergarten in Lower Saxony, there's a new rule that allows one more child to be cared for in each group. This regulation will remain in effect until July 2026, according to the State Chancellery in Hannover. The reason for this is to give kindergarten providers more security and stability, and to avoid having to disband existing groups.
This rule, known as the Kindergarten Emergency Regulation, was created with the intention of providing a place for children who have fled from Ukraine. It goes beyond the Fachkraft-Kind-Schlüssel, a guideline that sets the maximum number of children in a group at 25. Meanwhile, in crèches, the maximum is set at 15. However, trade unions are not happy about this additional burden on their staff.
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Source: www.stern.de
